Automotive Production Associate - Molding & Quality

Brio Energy; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is hiring a Production Associate for our Operations team in the Automotive division. The role involves setting up and operating molding equipment to manufacture seating components, with emphasis on quality control and safety.

You will work overtime as needed, collaborate in continuous improvement efforts, and participate in shifts such as 4:45 pm–3:15 am or 6:45 pm–5:15 am.

Qualifications

• Sufficient dexterity and mechanical understanding to operate an automated machine.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, follow blueprints and document processes.
• Sufficient aptitude to identify proper product quality.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing skills improvement (TS-16949, Kaizen, SMED).

Responsibilities

• Set up and control operation of production machines for molding processes.
• Troubleshoot molding problems and identify when adjustments are needed.
• Start machines, set molds, hang and water molds; change nozzles and bands.
• Ensure production of quality parts and notify issues to maintenance or supervisors.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is hiring a Production Associate for our Operations team in the Automotive division. The role involves setting up and operating molding equipment to manufacture seating components, with emphasis on quality control and safety.

You will work overtime as needed, collaborate in continuous improvement efforts, and participate in shifts such as 4:45 pm–3:15 am or 6:45 pm–5:15 am.